MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi by fuel tank running across to n/side (3.6.B.2c)
plastic trim covering archs
Front number plate disfigured and fuel pipes corroded rears
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper and o/s/r upper arms running across vehicle bushes cracking
Nearside Rear and o/s/r brake backplates holed and corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
srut brace on underside loose advise
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front sub frame strengthening brace insircure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front sub frame strengthening brace insircure
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 RCO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP53 RCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CP53 RCO registered?
CP53 RCO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is CP53 RCO safe to buy?
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